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Autumn cleanup at Valley Memorial Park cemetery in Spring Valley will begin Oct. 15.

There is a nationwide EMS shortage, and Bureau County communities have not been immune to the issue. There are upcoming EMT and EMR classes in Princeton to join a local department.

Voters will decide Nov. 5 if the Spring Valley Fire Department will become a fire protection district, raising more funds for the service.

The following property transfers were recorded Sept. 1-15, 2024, at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds office.

The American Legion Auxiliary 125 will be meeting 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Legion Post, 1549 W. Peru St., Princeton.

Adam Brooks Webber will perform a concert of his original music Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19, in the sanctuary of the Open Prairie United Church of Christ, 25 E. Marion St., Princeton.

The Bureau County Retired Teachers Association will host its next meeting at noon Wednesday, Oct. 16, beginning with a catered luncheon at the Princeton Public Library, 698 E. Peru St.

The Tiskilwa Historical Society invites the community to a screening of the 2017 performance of “Voices from Mount Bloom,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at the Museum on Main, 110 E. Main St.

Petition packets to run for village office in Dalzell are available.

A look at Bureau County statistical volleyball leaders

The Bureau Valley and Princeton golf teams came up short advancing as a team in Wednesday’s 1A and 2A regionals, but will be well represented at next week’s sectionals.

Bureau County needs a new state’s attorney to replace Tom Briddick. The county’s appointed coroner is seeking her first election. Voters will have contested races for both posts.

Landen Plym shot a 73 to earn medalist honors, leading Hall to a 14-stroke victory at the Class 1A St. Bede Regional and the Red Devils' first regional title in 17 years.

The city of Spring Valley celebrated its new pickleball courts Tuesday at Kirby Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Heratland Bank recently made a $1,000 to the Zearing Child Enrichment Center in Princeton with proceeds from the Homestead Festival Fun Fair sponsored and run by Heartland Bank. The event is in its 36th year.

A roundup of results of regional girls golf and volleyball

A Princeton man charged with firing a firearm near two individuals and pushing them to the ground now has an arraignment date, according to court records.

Here’s a look at tee times for your favorite local golfers

Here's a look at the upcoming boys golf regionals for Bureau County area teams, including Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede.

The eighth annual Toy Run, an all-vehicle event to gather Christmas gifts and toys for underprivileged children, is scheduled to begin at noon Sunday, Oct. 6, at Blue Collar Bikes, U.S. 6, Spring Valley.

After serving the Princeton Public Library for 14 years, Jane Morris is set to retire.

The eighth annual Fall Fest on Main will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Liberty Square, hosted by the Walnut Chamber of Commerce.

Ian Morris, the son of John and Susan Morris of Princeton, was selected as the Class of 2025 Princeton High School Sons of the American Revolution Outstanding Citizen Award winner.

Grace Eggers, the daughter of Tim and Brittney Eggers of Princeton, was selected as the Class of 2025 Princeton High School Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award winner.

The Princeton Public Library, 698 E. Peru St., is hosting a true crime presentation by Chicago’s History Cop: Ray Johnson, former criminal investigator, author, historian and lecturer.

Bureau County Metro Center - The Bureau County Metro Center (BCMC) is excited to announce that registration for its popular Youth Basketball program is now open!

Here's a look at the upcoming girls golf regionals for Bureau County area teams, including Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede.

Bureau County will host a countywide electronics recycling event 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 19, rain or shine, at the Bureau County Highway Department, 595 Elm Place, Princeton.

Cumulative records now in storage for the class of 2019 will be destroyed Dec. 30.

The week of Sept. 30 is homecoming week at Bureau Valley High School.

The Bureau County Board approved courthouse building departments at 700 S. Main St. to be closed Friday, Oct. 11, because of heating, ventilating and air conditioning unit replacement and construction.

The Friends of Strays animal shelter, 2845 N. Main St., Princeton, will be sponsoring an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.

Illinois Valley Cursillo will host an evening of Mass, food and fellowship Saturday, Oct. 12, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton.

The city of Spring Valley announced its new pickleball courts will be open Tuesday, Oct. 1.

A political forum for the Bureau County state’s attorney and coroner races is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave.

The Covered Bridge Quilter’s Guild will host its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the New Hope Church of the Nazarene, 30 N. Sixth St., Princeton.

The Nightmare Haunted Attraction at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton turns 20 this year, but that doesn’t mean its organizers are not up to anything new. It’s quite the opposite.

Inductees are Marissa (Piacenti) Job, Bill Van Daele, Patrick Mulligan and the 1974 Bruins football team

The 1976 PHS grad took part in school history as a member of the Panthers’ 1977 Division 2 National champion cross country team.

A Princeton man was arrested on Wednesday on a complaint of reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated assault, the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office said in a Thursday news release.

Hydrants in Ladd will be flushed on Tuesday, Oct. 1, weather permitting.

Bureau Valley finished third in its first appearance in the Lincoln Trail Conference golf meet.

Princeton coach David Gray and senior Chase Sims said it was like the Tigers didn’t answer their wake-up call for Thursday’s nonconference soccer match with Chillicothe IVC. The Tigers spotted IVC a 2-1 halftime lead and ultimately came up short 3-2.

State Sen. Win Stoller, R-Germantown Hills, announced his staff will be on hand throughout the 37th District during the month of October for traveling office hours, including stops in Bureau and La Salle counties.

St. Thomas More in Dalzell will be conducting its annual ravioli/tortellacci fundraiser.

Shows will be held in Walnut, DePue and Princeton

A look at Bureau County area volleyball standings as of Oct. 3

A roundup of area soccer, volleyball and tennis games for Sept. 24

A look at area scores for Sept. 24

It’s often said that dedication blooms where it’s nurtured. This sentiment rings true for Gay Kyle, who has been honored with the State Outstanding Master Gardener Award in 2024 for exceptional service and commitment to the community.